Clark County Bench Warrants

Clark County bench warrants are issued through the 1st Judicial Circuit Court in Kahoka when someone misses a court date or does not follow a court order. Sheriff Shawn Webster and the Clark County Sheriff's Office handle all warrant enforcement in this rural northeast Missouri county. You can search for bench warrants by calling the sheriff, visiting the circuit clerk, or checking records on Missouri Case.net. This page covers how to find and resolve bench warrants in Clark County.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Shawn Webster leads the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 518 North Lincoln Street, Suite 1 in Kahoka. The sheriff's mission is to protect the lives, property, and rights of Clark County residents while enforcing the laws of the county and the state of Missouri. Deputies handle bench warrant service throughout the county.

Call 660-727-2911 to ask about active bench warrants. Fax goes to 660-727-2445. You can email the office at clarksheriff@hotmail.com or clarksheriff@clarkmosheriff.com. Walk-in visits are accepted during regular business hours. Bring a photo ID if you are checking your own warrant status.

The Clark County Government website at clarkcountymo.org has general information and contact details for all county offices. Below is a screenshot of the website.

Clark County Circuit Court

The 1st Judicial Circuit Court in Clark County is at 111 East Court Street, Suite 210 in Kahoka. Circuit Clerk Kimberly A. Schantz-Smith manages all court records including bench warrant files. Call 660-727-3292 or email kimberly.schantz@courts.mo.gov for questions about your case. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There is a one-hour break for lunch.

The Clark County Circuit Court handles a wide range of case types. This includes traffic tickets, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, protection orders, small claims, civil cases, domestic relations, child support, probate, juvenile matters, adoptions, and termination of parental rights. Bench warrants can come from any of these case types when someone fails to comply with a court order.

Clark County offers a Plead and Pay option through Missouri Case.net. If you have a traffic ticket, you can enter your case number and select the Plead and Pay option online. Allow up to 25 days for a new ticket to be entered into the system. If a bench warrant has already been issued for failure to appear on a traffic ticket, contact the clerk first to see if online payment is still an option.

Bench Warrants in Clark County

A bench warrant from Clark County orders law enforcement to arrest the person named and bring them before the judge. These warrants are entered into the statewide law enforcement database. Any officer in Missouri who runs your name will see an active Clark County bench warrant. They do not expire.

The most common reasons for bench warrants in Clark County are skipping a court hearing, not paying fines, and violating probation. The judge can issue the warrant the same day you miss court without giving you a warning first. Once it is signed, deputies can arrest you at any time.

To resolve a Clark County bench warrant, call the circuit clerk at 660-727-3292 to get your case details. A local lawyer can file a motion to recall the warrant and schedule a new hearing. The prosecuting attorney at 660-727-8250 handles the state's side of criminal cases. For minor traffic matters, the Plead and Pay system may help you clear things up without a court appearance.

• Call the circuit clerk at 660-727-3292
• Search your case on Missouri Case.net
• Hire a lawyer to file a recall motion
• Use Plead and Pay for eligible traffic cases
• Turn yourself in at the sheriff's office

Clark County Public Records

Warrant records in Clark County are public under the Missouri Sunshine Law. You can request copies from the sheriff's office or circuit clerk. Several county offices handle different types of records. The county commission is at 660-727-3283. The recorder of deeds is at 660-727-8261. The assessor can be reached at 660-727-3023, and the collector at 660-727-3787.

For statewide searches, the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides criminal history checks through MACHS for $14. The Missouri DOC offender search is free. VINELink tracks custody status in Clark County and across Missouri.

Note: Clark County is a small, rural county. Some records may take longer to process than in larger jurisdictions.

Clark County Government Offices

Clark County has several offices that may assist with warrant-related questions. All are in or near the courthouse at 111 East Court Street in Kahoka. The county commission is at Suite 110, phone 660-727-3283. The prosecuting attorney is at Suite 220, phone 660-727-8250. The county clerk is also at Suite 110. The recorder is at Suite 130, phone 660-727-8261. The assessor is at Suite 120, phone 660-727-3023. The collector is at Suite 140, phone 660-727-3787.

Because Clark County is a small, rural county along the Iowa border, some residents may also have interactions with law enforcement in neighboring states. A Missouri bench warrant from Clark County will not show up in Iowa's warrant system automatically, but it can still result in an arrest if Missouri law enforcement is contacted. If you have a Clark County bench warrant, dealing with it through the local court is the only way to clear it.

Nearby Counties

Clark County sits in the northeast corner of Missouri along the Iowa border. These neighboring counties have their own courts and warrant systems.